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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
  2. Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!